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The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
Known as the "Big Book," the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people recover from alcoholism since the first edition appeared in 1939. Chapters describing the A.A. recovery program — the original Twelve Steps — and the personal histories of A.A.'s co-founders remain unchanged since the original, while new stories have been added to the personal histories with each edition.
Fourth Edition (2001).
General Service Conference-approved.
How it Works Daily Reader
This textbook acts as a comprehensive guide for the How It Works Global program, designed to assist individuals on their path to addiction recovery. It features daily readings from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and includes worksheets for the Twelve Step Program, providing a structured approach to recovery.

Additionally, the book includes the history of the How It Works program and a guide to the meeting format, offering essential insights for both newcomers and seasoned participants. By consolidating these resources, it facilitates easier engagement and a more effective recovery experience.
Plain Language Big Book:
A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous
The Plain Language Big Book is a tool to help readers understand the book Alcoholics Anonymous, which was first published in 1939. This new book is designed so that the A.A. Twelve Step program of recovery from alcoholism may be easily understood by all people who have a desire to stop drinking.
This book is General Service Conference-approved literature
Living Sober
This practical booklet demonstrates through simple examples how A.A. members throughout the world live and stay away from that "first drink" one day at a time. Covers topics such as attending events where alcohol is served, relationships in sobriety and much more. General Service Conference-approved.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Known as the "Twelve and Twelve,” the book dedicates a chapter to each Step and each Tradition. Chapters provide an interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group.

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SHARE Magazine

SHARE is a monthly AA Fellowship magazine, written by alcoholics for alcoholics, and is also known as our ‘meeting between meetings’. It’s great to have on hand when you can’t get to a meeting, are travelling, or just have a spare moment to read.

Copies are available for purchase at in-person meetings but you can also have it sent to you each month from the General Service Office in York or buy individual electronic copies to download.

You can buy and download the latest issue of Share magazine for £1

SHARE are also always looking for people to write articles, so why not think about sharing part of your story?

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